Tim Barker

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Chief Executive Officer at Attain IP

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tim Barker is the CEO and co-founder of Attain IP, an AI-first company focused on intellectual property. His career spans over 30 years from software engineer to public company CEO (LSE: KOO). He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Kingston University and is described by colleagues as a dynamic, visionary, and inspirational leader.

As a self-described tech enthusiast and optimist, Tim is passionate about building high-performing teams to deliver on bold visions. After leading his previous company through significant growth, he took a summer-long career break to travel and recharge before launching his next venture.

Unique Fact: Tim is a co-inventor on at least two patents related to tracking and pushing data in on-demand service environments.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

AI in LegalTech
As co-founder and CEO of Attain IP, he is building AI infrastructure for the innovation economy, focusing on patent creation and defense.
Intellectual Property
His current company and personal patents show a deep interest in how IP is created, managed, and defended in the modern economy.
Digital Mental Health
He spent over five years as CEO of Kooth plc, a pioneer in digital mental health, leading the company through an IPO and significant growth.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Attain IP
7-2025 - 9-2025
Travel at Career Break
1-2020 - 6-2025
CEO, Kooth plc at Kooth plc
1-2018 - 1-2020
Platform & Go-to-market, Fairhair.ai at Meltwater
10-2015 - 1-2020
CEO at DataSift (acquired by Meltwater, 01/18)

Education

BSc from Kingston University

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Exp : 10 Location : Newbury, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Attain IP
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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